1997 Squier Pro Tone V P Bass

knigel · #1 08-02-2011, 05:59 PM

NOW JUST 280 PLUS SHIPPING!!! STEAL THIS BASS!!!

For sale, 1997 Squier (Squire to others) Pro Tone P Bass V. I thought I could dive back into the realm of 5ers, but at my last practice it was a clam fest--I guess my brain is just built for 4 strings. Sad!

Made in Korea. Great player, 19mm spacing I think I read somewhere on another thread (desirable to some of you Musicman players apparently). It's wide, but so is everything to me because I haven't played another 5er since 1998.

Really nice shape--ding on the back, and a couple on the tip of the headstock. Solid ash, 3 pieces it looks lie. Gold hardware is a little tarnished but not too bad. There is some wear on the back of the neck, and two discolored spots, which you can see in the picture. Action is exactly where I like it--pretty low with room to move. Neck is nice and straight, and is very reminiscent of my 1996 Fender V USA. Weight? Around 9 or ten pound I reckon--lighter than my T40s for sure, On par with my Fender P.

Input jack is crackly as hell, but it will be replaced before the sale (by me, tonight, if I can get my act together). Otherwise the pots are nice and smooth.

Needs new strings BAD--I had planned on buying some, but I wanted to see if a 5er was worth my time. It's just not for me, but will make a great bass for someone else.

Comes with a Fender gig bag that when you climb inside and completely zip yourself up, will transport you to Narnia.

Pics:

That's not a blemish, that is a reflection of my shoe.

1997 Squier Pro Tone P Bass V - a set on Flickr

~~I'm looking for ~~360 plus shipping~~ price drop!!!.~~

NOW JUST 280 PLUS SHIPPING!!! STEAL THIS BASS!!!

You can hit me with trades for 4 string basses, but I'd only like to trade locally. Though I have a big "locally," probably 2 hours or so in every direction, plus down to NYC. I'm set for Fenders P and J, but always interested in other stuff.

Ahh, if it's really cool we could work something out. I'm pretty well set on amps/cabs, but if you are local and have a Genz Benz Neo 212 I'm interested--I would add cash and make it very worth your while.

boombloom · #2 08-02-2011, 06:38 PM

How much for just the gig bag that can take me to Narnia?

knigel · #3 08-02-2011, 06:41 PM

That's what the 360 is for--the bass is free.

NO I WILL NOT SEPARATE! ONLY SOLD AS A PAIR!

SpitfireCWII · #4 08-02-2011, 07:32 PM

The gig bag is what I want. I wish my gig bag did that...

cmlax21 · #5 08-02-2011, 07:48 PM

The last time I saw one of these was at a show I went to a few years ago and the tone killed.

knigel · #6 08-02-2011, 08:16 PM

I really like the tone as well. Not sure what the elecs are, but they sound great!

knigel · #7 08-03-2011, 07:43 PM

The output jack demons...have been...exorcised.

VIVA LA SPARE PARTS.
VIVA LA SOLDERING IRON.
VIVA LA SQUIER!

rojo412 · #8 08-03-2011, 10:41 PM

These are freakin' sweet basses for the money. GLWTS!

knigel · #9 08-04-2011, 04:25 PM

Thanks. You know who really likes these basses? Puppies.

knigel · #10 08-05-2011, 06:34 PM

You could spend thousands on boutique kittens like this woman:

OR

You can spend 360 INCLUDING SHIPPING on this sweet bass!

knigel · #11 08-06-2011, 07:20 PM

Hi. I'm watching The Wire this evening. I recommend this program and this five string bass.

Just put on some new strings. It kills!

RyanJD · #12 08-06-2011, 07:35 PM

I'm in the market for a 5'er, but I'm also in the market for a new engine for my car.
This looks appetizing, but nonetheless, I cannot.
Good luck with the sale.

knigel · #13 08-06-2011, 08:25 PM

Did you know that this bass gets 34 miles to the gallon? Just saying.

RyanJD · #14 08-07-2011, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knigel

Did you know that this bass gets 34 miles to the gallon? Just saying.

Wouldn't that be great?
2 birds, 1 stone.

and a 2 AM (CST) bump!

knigel · #15 08-07-2011, 07:49 AM

In Soviet Russia, bass takes YOU to gigs!

knigel · #16 08-08-2011, 06:10 PM

PMs answered. Still available as of now.

Any more local trades? I'm listening!

knigel · #17 08-09-2011, 08:46 PM

More PMS answered, but nothing firm yet (that's what she said). Is it the price? Go ahead and make an offer! Or 4 string basses!

negativeions24 · #18 08-09-2011, 09:27 PM

Can't believe how much these are overlooked. I own one and it's seriously the best five I've owned. 19 mm string spacing, 2 inches at the nut, comfortable C shaped neck...and it dishes out warm, fat tone!

MasterBass! · #19 08-09-2011, 09:42 PM

Knigel....the "Ron Popiel" of Talkbass!!

knigel · #20 08-09-2011, 10:02 PM

I forgot to mention that this bass has done the dishes every day without asking since I bought it. It also vacuums. Also, it picked up my kids from school. Well, someone's kids, I actually don't have any of my own (they seemed pretty scared, but what can you do? It was a nice gesture.)